Holidays - Reykjavik

Iceland may not be your first choice for a holiday, but its capital city, Reykjavik, is a destination that has a lot to offer its visitors, whether it`s an adventure break or a peaceful city trip that you are looking for. After your flight, you may want nothing more than to relax and unwind and there is no better place for doing this than the geothermal Blue Lagoon spa that is, rather handily, not far from the airport. In the spa you can soak in the shoulder-deep 37 degree milky blue water whilst you are surrounded by snow but if you would prefer, you can also relax by slipping into the sauna, having a cleansing silica face mask and to top it all off you can have one of the trademark blue-coloured cocktails.Although Reykjavik is the country`s capital city, it is not very big and only has a population of 115,000 so it is difficult to get lost there, however, if you do lose your way it is only a matter of looking for the Hallgrimskirkja, the largest church in the country, as this dominates the skyline.The church is named after the religious poet Hallgrimur Petursson and is Reykjavik`s most famous landmark. The modern architecture of the building is stunning and so it is perhaps a little disappointing to see the sparse interior compared to the intricate exterior of the building. However, the impressive pipe organ inside is worth a look, as are the impressive panoramic views from the tower.In the city centre, it is easy to pass an hour in the main street of Austurstraeti by wondering around the shops or just by sitting in one of the cafes. If you are looking for a more cultural activity, then you can head to the Car rental Reykjavik Art Museum.Even though Reykjavik has several museums and a theatre, and can easily keep you occupied for two or three days, if you were to venture inland then Iceland has even more to offer.